Struggles: the new advert highlights research showing young adults who suffered during childhood are more likely to struggle finding employment (Picture: YouTube/The Prince's Trust)

A new hard hitting advert has been released by The Prince’s Trust to highlight the struggles young adults who suffered traumatic childhoods face.

The advert features actors reading off statements from a personal statement on a CV against the background of hardships some young adults face such as homelessness, caring for alcoholic parents and abuse.

It has been created after research shows people who suffered from struggles during childhood are more likely to struggle finding employment.

Martina Milburn CBE, chief executive of The Prince’s Trust, said: “Although the economy is getting back on track, there are still hundreds of thousands of young people out there who are struggling on their own, from young people who are caring for parents and siblings, to those who are living on the streets.

“Getting a job is pivotal in making sure these young people get the chance to realise their potential.

“The charity market is more competitive than ever, so we wanted to remind people that The Prince’s Trust helps the most disadvantaged young people, and that by working together, we can reach more young people to help them turn their lives around.”